Module 2.1 Introducing Networks Quiz

What is a network?

• Two or more computers or mobile devices connected to each other

• A group of people connected by social media

• A group of animals living together

• A collection of books in a library

What are the advantages of networks?

• Fast, efficient communication

• Limited file sharing

• Isolation of hardware

• Slow communication

What type of communication can be achieved in a school environment through a network?

• E-books download

• Online gaming

• Email / SMS

• Video calls

How can equipment be shared on a network?

• By physically passing devices around

• By printing from a smartphone

• By sharing hardware among users

• By using cloud storage

How can files be accessed on a network?

• Files can be accessed by sending them via email

• Files can be saved in the 'cloud' and accessed from any computer connected to the internet

• Files can only be accessed on the computer they are saved on

• Files can be accessed by using a USB drive

What is the advantage of centralisation of data on a network?

• It makes it difficult to send updates to all computers

• It limits the access to internet banking

• It makes it easier to control access to data

• It limits the physical location of computers

What type of content can be 'streamed live' over the internet through a network?

• E-books

• Online gaming

• Online newspapers and magazines

• Radio, video and television

How does a network increase control and security?

• By making it difficult to send updates to all computers

• By making it easier to control access to data

• By limiting the physical location of computers

• By limiting the access to internet banking

What is a disadvantage of having a network?

• Learning curve – how to protect your privacy online and how to communicate safely

• It is cheap to set up and maintain

• Confidential / sensitive information cannot be stolen

• Harmful software cannot spread quickly

What can be an expensive aspect of having a network?

• Learning how to protect your privacy online

• Setting up and maintaining the network

• Confidential / sensitive information being stolen

• Harmful software spreading quickly